This two-year course is designed to develop the artistic, creative, technical and professional skills that you will need to be prepared for a varied and high-level career in the dance industry. Through in-depth training and specialisation, you will learn what makes up the role of the dancer with a focus on performing, choreography and teaching. In addition, you will continue your professional studies within the Royal Academy of Dance, ISTD and Spanish Dance Society syllabus.

You will develop a minimum of four dance techniques as well as learning choreography, commercial performance and musical theatre skills. This will prepare you for a long-term, versatile and successful career in dance. The course will ensure you are fully prepared for working as a professional dance performer.Please note that students will be required to pay £4000 (Inc VAT) per year to Dance For All for this course.

Course Content

Dance Techniques

Choreography

Commercial Performance

Professional Studies - Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Institute of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and Spanish Dance Society (SDS)

Musical Theatre

Placement Information:

You will perform in a variety of settings during your course

How Course Is Assessed:

Through practical demonstration and theoretical/research assignments

Number of Days per week:

5 days

Entry Requirements

When applying for Year 1, a minimum 2 Highers or relevant NC pass at SCQL Level 6

When applying for Year 2, pass all 15 credits available at HNC Level

Eligibility Criteria:

A good personal statement

English Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS 5.5

Information on Test/Auditions/Interview Requirements:

Audition information will be sent to you on successful application

Career Opportunities

Work as a dancer, singer, facilitator, dance artist, arts administrator, choreographer, community artist, dance development officer or dance teacher

Audition for the two-year BA (Hons) programme at Edinburgh College or elsewhere